Tales of Parenthood

Author's Note

Sequel to Coming of Age. Everyone except Goku and Doctor Briefs are alive, but Goku visits. Grand Tour happened and the dragon balls are gone. Ignores Dragon Ball Super.

Pan is 17/18

Bra is 20/21

Goten is 30/31

Trunks is 32

Disclaimer: I do not own DBZ or any characters or variations of DBZ. I only own my OCs.

Chapter Four: Growing Up

Trunks held Henry in his lap as everyone sang Happy Birthday to the little boy. Henry clapped excitedly as Pan took pictures of her boys. Chi-Chi handed out cake to everyone once the singing finished.

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"Pan, you seem really happy?" asked Bra as Pan hummed happily cleaning up plates after the party.

"Bra, today's my baby's birthday. Of course I'm happy," Pan answered her.

"Oh come on, it's something else. Just tell me! Oh my Dende are you pregnant again?" Bra asked her eyes going wide at the possibility of another nephew or niece.

"No! Jeez Bra why would you think I'm pregnant?" asked Pan shaking her head in disbelief.

"Well Marron's pregnant, and I hear friends try to time stuff, so their kids can play together," rambled Bra.

"Marron and I aren't that close"

"Is it something about Henry?"

"No…It's something more selfish," Pan said with a light blush on her cheeks.

"What Pan? I'm your best friend. You have to tell me!" Bra begged.

"Okay, Okay. My birthday's next month," Pan said finally giving in.

"You excited to turn eighteen?" asked Bra with a grin spreading across her face.

"Kind of, I am more excited that Trunks and I get to start being a couple in public," Pan told her the light blush returning to her cheeks.

"Oh so that's it. You're excited to be Trunks' girlfriend!" Bra exclaimed loud enough that the rest of the party heard. Both Trunks and Pan's faces turned crimson.

"Pan you're married to Trunks. Why do you want to be his girlfriend?" asked Goten confused.

"Goten, I want to be a couple in public not his girlfriend," explained Pan her face still red.

"I guess it makes more sense for us to look like we're dating before we come out as married," Trunks said scratching the back of his neck. Pan was now holding Henry trying to hide her embarrassment from the rest of the room.

"Mama!" chirped Henry.

"Looks like you two get to date again!" laughed Marron. Trunks moved to be next to Pan his face still holding a pink tint.

"Dada," Henry chirped reaching for Trunks. Pan handed him to Trunks. Henry clapped happily at his parents.

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Once the party was over and they were back at home, Pan and Henry sat in the living room as Trunks brought in the presents.

"Do you think he got enough presents?" Trunks groaned as he set down a pile of toys.

"Tell that to your mother," Pan laughed rolling her eyes. Henry grabbed a stuffed animal and took off walking. Pan had gotten up and was helping Trunks unload the car.

They were setting down the second load when Trunks yelled, "Pan! Pan look!" He was pointing at Henry as he walked by grinning holding a stuffed animal.

"What?" Pan asked looking to see what he was pointing at. She instantly dropped the last present she was holding. "He's walking! Trunks, he's walking!" she squealed in excitement. The two hugged as Pan bounced with joy.

"Kitty!" Henry giggled holding up the stuffed animal.

"That's right sweetie, that is a kitty," Pan praised him.

"Well technically it's a tiger," Trunks said off handedly. Pan swatted at him playfully for his comment.

"Kitty Dada!" Henry handed Trunks the stuffed tiger.

"Thank you little man," Trunks smiled as Henry walked off to get another toy. "I guess after almost walking for three months, it should be less shocking that he can suddenly walk so well," Trunks shrugged watching Henry toddle around happily.

"Your guess is better than mine, Henry's the first baby I've been around," Pan admitted.

"Maybe we should get Henry a kitty. He always loves the animals at Mom and Dad's," Trunks suggested with a grin.

"Trunks, we're not getting our one year old a cat! Besides we're moving soon anyway," Pan declared rolling her eyes at her husband's suggestion.

"Why not, and why are we moving?" Trunks asked suddenly confused. Pan stared at him shocked he forgot.

"Because I'm turning eighteen," grumbled Pan under her breath as she started putting away all the newly acquired toys and clothes.

"So where are we moving to?" asked Trunks as he followed after her.

"Never mind Trunks," Pan growled at him.

"Panny why are you mad?" Trunks asked putting his hands up defensively.

"I'm not mad," she said trying to keep her voice even.

"Pan don't lie to me. Please just tell me what I did," groveled Trunks as he followed after her.

She stopped putting things away and said quietly, "You forgot."

"What did I forget?" asked Trunks as massaged her shoulders.

"Back when I was pregnant, we said when I turned eighteen we would move closer to your work so your commute would be shorter, and we could have a real house," she rambled out in a soft voice almost too quite to hear. Trunks smiled and gave Pan a passionate kiss. "What was that for?" Pan asked blinking confused.

"I love you. I didn't bring up moving because I thought you wouldn't want to move away from your family. I didn't want to be selfish," Trunks told her with a smile.

"So you didn't forget?" Pan asked looking up at Trunks with her big dark eyes.

"Nope, but I'm not choosing where we live. If we want to move, we're buying a place we pick out together," Trunks said wrapping his arms around her.

Pan kissed him softly and giggled, "I married the best man in the whole world."

"And that brings me to the next question, Panny will you be my girlfriend?" Trunks asked with a smirk. Pan swatted at him. "Sorry," laughed Trunks.

"Mama!" Henry yelled as he waddled into where his parents were.

"Hi baby," she smile as Trunks let go of Pan and picked him up.

"Dada! Dada, Dada, Dada!" Henry giggled as he snuggled into Trunks' chest.

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"All the baby stuff is in the nursery. His toys are in the toy chest in the nursery or in the bin in the living room. Food's in the kitchen. We'll be back by eleven. If there's any problems, call us or Chi-Chi is right next door," Trunks explained to Goten as Pan came out of the bedroom. She was in a tight black dress. A grin spread over his face.

"You look amazing!" Trunks complimented his wife.

"You look pretty good yourself," she smirked straightening his tuxedo jacket.

"So where are you two off to tonight?" asked Goten as he picked up Henry who was running by.

"GoGo!" yelled Henry in excitement. Both Pan and Trunks snickered at the nickname their son had given his great uncle.

"We're going to a charity ball," said Trunks once he finished snickering.

"Are you sure you can handle him Uncle Goten? I know don't have much babysitting experience," asked Pan in an amused tone.

"Hey I babysat you Pan!" scoffs Goten.

"No, you always would ditch, and I would have cover for you," reminded Trunks. Goten scratched the back of his head as tried to avoid admitting Trunks was right. "Bra may come by, but she is just dropping off something from Mom," explained Trunks as he helped Pan with her coat.

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Trunks was talking with a group of older men who were his business associates.

"Trunks who's the babe you came with?" asked one of his business associates.

"Oh she's his new girlfriend, her name is Pan," chuckled another man near by.

"Well let me know when you drop this one, so I can ask her out," said the first as he slapped him on the back.

Trunks could barely hold back the growl in his throat as the men joked about who would be the next to date Pan.

Meanwhile across the ballroom, Pan was getting something to drink. With her saiyan hearing, she could hear a group of women's discussion.

"Did you see the number that Trunks walked in with?" one asked.

"The barely legal tramp?" another answered sarcastically.

"He isn't even divorced yet. Why is going after a trophy wife?" a third woman commented.

"It's just a phase. He'll come to his senses soon, and he'll be back on the market," the first woman assured the group.

Pan had to try her hardest to keep from yelling at the group of women.

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There was a knock on the door. "Come in!" yelled Goten. Bra wandered in setting a folder of documents on the table.

"Goten they let you babysit!" Bra exclaimed looking at the mountain of toys Goten and Henry were playing with.

"Yeah, but this is the first time. I think Trunks and Pan remember all the stuff I pulled back when I was supposed to be babysitting her," admitted Goten smiling sheepishly.

"At least they gave you a shot. They haven't even asked me yet," grumbled Bra as she plopped down on the couch.

"I though one on one time with babies terrified you?" Goten asked as Henry babbled and stacked his blocks.

"Where did you hear that?" she asked offended. "Wait let me guess my brother"

"No I heard it from"

"Pan would say that," Bra cut him off.

"I heard it from Bulma," he laughed.

"Oh, okay… How many times have Trunks and Pan gone out now?" Bra asked changing the subject.

"I think this is the eighth time. That's why they asked me, they didn't want to bother the grandparents anymore," explained Goten as he helped Henry stack his blocks.

"Wow they are getting out a lot. I guess that explains why I've seen so many articles about them in my magazines. The magazines are freaking out calling Pan a trophy wife and saying that it's a strange heir and heiress dating situation," said Bra as she grabbed a soda from the fridge and returned to the couch.

"Well, the sooner they get done dating the sooner they can be married," shrugged Goten. Henry stopped playing with his blocks and wandered over to see his aunt Bra. Bra helped him climb on to couch.

"BaBa!" Henry giggled hugging her.

Goten laughed, "You're BaBa?"

"You're one to talk GoGo," said Bra as she glared at Goten. "Speaking of married when are you going to propose to Rini?" Bra asked with a smirk.

"I don't know. I want to, but I not quite ready to do the family thing yet," mumbled Goten looking embarrassed.

"I'm sure you and Rini would be great parents…I know! Think about if Pan and Trunks died and you and Rini got Henry, could you two handle him?" Bra asked her hypothetical.

"Bra don't talk like that"

"Goten just answer the question!"

"Yes we could raise him, but I mean he's already over a year old. Pan handled all the really hard baby stuff," answered Goten with a sigh.

"Okay I see your point… I guess since I already brought it up, do you know who gets Henry if there is some freak accident?" asked Bra sounding a little sad as Henry played with her bracelets.

"No clue. My guess is your parents," shrugged Goten as laid on his back on the floor.

"My parents are in their sixties. Shouldn't they leave him to your brother?"

"I honestly don't know if they would. Gohan still acts a little weird around Henry. It's like he's happy Pan's a mom, but he's a super awkward grandpa," explained Goten.

"It's the whole Henry looks just like Trunks thing isn't it?" Bra asked as she played with Henry's hair.

"Probably"

"You think they'd leave him to Marron and Uub?"

"I think they'd leave him to my mom before that"

"They'd leave Henry to you before giving him to Chi-Chi," teased Bra. Goten's eyes went wide.

"Maybe we should ask them when they come home," said Goten his eyes still wide.

"Scared you might be the one?" Bra asked still teasing him.

"A little," Goten answered honestly.

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Pan and Trunks were now headed home. "Trunks I was ready to kill those women tonight. They think I'm some phase you're going through," Pan grumbled and pouted in the passenger seat.

"You are a phase Panny. Just not the one they think," he smirked. Pan swatted at him playfully. "I didn't have much fun tonight either. All the men were making a plan for who could date you once I was through with you. I wanted to tear them apart. They were acting like you were some cheap bimbo," growled Trunks.

"Trunks, it's okay if they think I'm a bimbo, As long as I'm your bimbo," she told him moving to hold his hand.

"How much do you want to bet our house is trashed and Henry is still awake?" asked Trunks the smirk returning to his face.

"Nothing, I know you're right," laughed Pan.

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As soon as Trunks and Pan walked in, they saw an explosion of toys and baby clothes had destroyed their home. Pan sighed gaining the attention of Bra who popped up from the couch.

"Hey you two, how was the charity thing?" Bra asked.

"It was fine. Bra what are you doing here? Goten was supposed to be babysitting," questioned Trunks eyeing his sister.

"Hey I did babysit! Henry is right here," groaned Goten as he handed Henry to Pan.

"Couldn't get him to sleep huh?" snickered Trunks as Pan rocked a groggy Henry in her arms.

"I got a twenty minute nap, but that's all," answered Goten as he plopped down into a chair. Pan headed to the nursery to put Henry to bed.

"So Bra you never said why you're here," Trunks turned his attention back to his sister.

"I was dropping the stuff off then I started playing with Henry and talking to Goten, so I stayed," Bra explained.

"I see," mused Trunks.

Goten started to look nervous. "Hey Trunks, Bra and I were talking and…well we were wondering, who gets Henry if you and Pan were to die in some freak accident?" Goten asked shifting nervously in his seat. Bra stared at Trunks

Trunks stared at them both for a moment before answering, "I not really sure, Pan and I haven't really discussed it… I guess it's something Pan and I should discuss."

"I'm going to go tell Pan bye and head home, okay?" Goten said as he headed to find Pan.

"Any ideas who you'd leave him to?" asked Bra still lounging on the couch.

"You think mom could raise a teenager in her seventies?" asked Trunks.

"I don't think so," said Bra as she got up from the couch. "I think I'm going to head out too. Tell Pan I'll see her later," Bra told her brother as she hugged him bye.

Once both Goten and Bra had left, Pan came out of the nursery. "Henry's asleep… You okay?" Pan asked seeing the concerned look on Trunks' face.

"Goten and Bra asked who would get Henry if you and I were to suddenly die, and I didn't have an answer. Pan, I haven't changed my will since I was twenty-one. You don't even have one," Trunks rambled on.

"Then you'll alter your will, and I'll have one made. No big deal," Pan assured him rubbing his shoulders.

"Panny who would we leave Henry to? My parents are getting up there in age. Your parents treat him strange. Chi-Chi is crazy. Bra is in college. Marron and Uub are starting their own family"

Trunks went on until Pan cut him off, "I know we'll leave him to Piccolo, he raised my papa for a year."

"Pan, I am serious," Trunks groaned and pulled her into his lap.

"Okay, well we can change our mind every few years?"

"I think it would be better if we pick something and stick to it"

"Well, then Rini and Goten are my pick. We just have to promise not to die until they either get married or move in together," said Pan with a sigh as she snuggled into his chest.

"I guess that could work. Goten did only mildly destroy our house and that was with the assistances of my sister. Rini's dependable and good with kids. Henry likes them both," Trunks reasoned.

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"Are you sure?" asked Goten shocked by what Trunks told him.

"As long as you promise to not break up with Rini because we are putting in our wills that Henry would go to you and Rini if something were to happen to the two of us," explained Trunks.

"I have absolutely no plans to break up with Rini," Goten grinned.

"Okay then that's our decision. We're not broadcasting this though because we don't want to upset anyone," warned Trunks. Goten nodded his understanding.

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Trunks had just finished talking on the phone when Pan popped into his office.

"Panny, you ready to go?" Trunks asked as he got up from his desk.

"Yes, I'm so excited. My mom and Grandma Chi-Chi are watching Henry till we get home," Pan answered after giving Trunks a kiss.

"Then let's go," announced Trunks wrapping his arm around her.

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"Mr Briefs, I am glade you could make it. Oh and you brought a friend. My name is Marlene Naka. I'm Mr Briefs' real estate agent," the blonde haired woman introduced herself to Pan.

"This is my wife Pan," smirked Trunks. Marlene's mouth dropped open. She stared at the couple for a moment and noticed they were wearing wedding rings.

"I didn't know you were married Trunks," she stammered unable to hide her disappointment.

"It's a recent development. Could you show us the house please Ms Naka?" asked Pan a smirked growing on her face.

"Of course, this is a three bedroom house with a nice size kitchen," explained Marlene as they walked through the house.

"Trunks how many kids do you want?" asked Pan after looking in the bedrooms.

"In the two to five range," answered Trunks with a grin. Marlene face twisted in discomfort.

"Then I think we should look at four bedroom houses. Plus you'll need a space for your office," Pan said turning her attention toward Marlene to make sure she heard.

"Okay I can show you a house like that next. Any other requirements?" she asked the couple.

"I want a large back yard, I'm thinking we could put a gravity room out back if we have the space," he explained his request to Pan. Her eyes lit up at the idea of adding a training facility.

"I have a few houses that meet that criteria. You can follow me to the next house," she told them as they exited the house.

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"It's official, Panny and I purchased a house," Trunks announced as they walked in to Gohan's house to pick up Henry.

Gohan growled under his breath. "Where's the house?" asked Videl as she handed Henry to Pan.

"On the edge of town half way between here and Bulma's," Pan told her mother as she cuddled Henry in her arms.

"It's a nice house that Henry will have room to grow in," Trunks smiled running his hand through Henry's hair.

"I wish you wouldn't move," whined Chi-Chi as she pinched Henry's cheeks.

"Grandma, you can always visit, and I'll bring Henry by," Pan promised. "Mama where is Henry's bag?" Pan asked looking around the living room for the baby bag.

"In the bedroom," Videl answered heading to the bedroom with Chi-Chi and Pan close behind, Pan carrying Henry on her hip.

Once Videl, Chi-Chi, and Pan were out of the room, Gohan spoke, "I don't see any reason to make my daughter and grandson move Trunks. You just want to be close to work. You're forcing Pan to move for your own selfish gain."

"Gohan, you know very well that no one can force Pan to do anything she doesn't want to do," Trunks reminded his father-in-law with a frown on his face.

"Trunks, Pan would do anything to make you happy, and this wouldn't be the first time you used that to take advantage of her," Gohan snidely commented back.

Trunks eyes flickered teal. "Trunks don't," Pan ordered walking back into the room. "Papa I heard everything you said," Pan told her father with sadden eyes. "Trunks has never taken advantage of me. I'm the one that brought up moving. I want to be a real family not a secret. I want for Trunks and I to be able to take Henry out with us, and I wanted Trunks' commute to be short so he could spend more time with Henry. Trunks is the one that picked the area, so we weren't too far from Mount Paozu," Pan explained glaring at her father through the tears that were threatening to spill from her eyes.

"Pan…I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you," Gohan hugged his daughter and grandson close.

"Papa are you ever going to be okay with Trunks," Pan asked quietly still being held in her father's arms.

"I'm trying, but it's hard. Pan I don't think I would have liked any man you married. I'm your father. It's my job to think you're too good for any guy you're with," Gohan was honest with his daughter.

"Papa, I love Trunks, and we have a family together. I need you to be okay with our decision because we're moving whether you are or not," Pan said with a sigh.

"Then I guess I have to be," Gohan kissed the top of Pan's head before finally releasing her from the hug.

"We can come help you pack some this weekend if you want," offered Videl trying to repair some of the damage.

"Thanks Videl, we'd appreciate that," Trunks said as he wrapped a protective arm around Pan and Henry.

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Pan was unpacking the last couple boxes in her new kitchen while Henry ran around the living room giggling. Then there was a knock at the door, Pan answered it to find a very pregnant Marron.

"Marron what are you doing here?" Pan asked shocked to see her.

"I'm having a panic attack," Marron said as Pan invited her in.

"Why are you having a panic attack?" asked Pan as they sat down in the living room. Henry ran to Pan and handed her a block and ran to go retrieve another to hand her.

"I found out yesterday that I'm having a boy…Pan I can't have a boy. I have no idea how to raise a boy. I'm a girly girl. I have only really been around kids that are girls well except Henry. Pan what do I do?" Marron asked looking desperately at Pan for help.

"Marron, babies are just babies. You don't need to worry so much about the boy stuff yet. I'm sure Uub and your dad will be excited to have another guy around, plus I bet he and Henry will be good friends," Pan assured Marron as Henry brought her another block.

"Maybe you're right. Maybe I am over thinking this. It's just scary to think of me having to be a mom to a little boy…Sorry I guess it wasn't as scary for you since you were always a tomboy. Just imagine having a baby girl who turns out to be a girly girl," Marron explained with a sigh. Henry ran up to Pan handing her another block. Pan now had a small pile next to her on the couch.

Pan shrugged, "I guess I could see myself being a little more worried if I had been told I was having a girl, but I think I would have adaptive. Think about it Marron you were around Bra and I when were little, and we were both sides of the spectrum."

"I remember. I did babysit you two. Maybe I can handle this," announced Marron a smile coming to her face. Henry smiled at the two women on the couch. He now had a block in each of his hands.

"Mommy!" Henry yelled as he handed Pan one of the blocks. Then he turned toward Marron, grinned, and handed her the other block. "Here," said with a giggled and point at the pile next to Pan.

"See boys can be pretty cute," Pan told her with a grin.

Author's Note- Please R&R it means a lot to me.